Like any other harmful chemical, there are important things to keep in mind when using this herbicide. Make sure you apply it in dry, calm weather because elements such as rain and wind can transport the chemical to unwanted areas and harm other desired plants. In addition, you should avoid walking on applied areas, including patios and paths, until the weedkiller has dried and definitely don’t walk over your lawn. Pros GLYPHOSATE WEED KILLER: For optimal weed control, Rootblast have created a concentrate weed killer that contains 72g/l of glyphosate. Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop desiccant that is used by famers. It kills and destroys the weed without affecting the crop. By using glyphosate, Rootblast's weed killer is stronger and more effective than most other weed killers on the market FIRST AID Eyes: flush immediately with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists and show this label. WeedKil Fast Acting Weed Killer 5L– I use this for customers who don’t like to use chemicals, very effective and ready to use. It doesn’t kill the roots, so larger perennial weeds do grow again. Best used regularly on young weeds A slightly more targeted method is using a watering can and applying the diluted mix straight to the leaves of the weeds you want gone. Again though you can end up getting your weed killer on plants you don’t want to kill.

Take a look at some of these examples below, we have found 6 different weedkillers which will be very effective on driveways to make choosing one much easier.

SUPER STRENGTH

Here we have four different characteristics; selectivity, emergence, persistence and translocation.

Some weedkillers work best in particular conditions. A weedkiller that should be used in summer may not be effective in winter. With that in mind, be sure to schedule your weed control beforehand and read the label to see when it is best to use the weed killer. Product effectiveness The best time to use this concentrated weedkiller is between April and September. This is a time when weeds are actively growing and can absorb the weedkiller to the roots. ProsIt’s worth mentioning that Roundup Concentrate weed killer is degraded in soil by micro-organisms, therefore, replanting and sowing can be done after a few days. Make sure to keep children and pets out of treated areas until the herbicide dries as with all weedkillers. Pros Because it will kill anything it touches it is not suitable for use on lawns as it won’t only target the problematic weeds, it will kill all your grass as well. How to Apply WEED KILLER CONCENTRATE: Rootblast's strong weed killer is both super-concentrated and tough on most broad leaf and grass weeds. It's specifically designed to bring you the best results by using systematic herbicide technology. It targets weeds from the inside and kills them at their underlying roots, preventing any future growth Even though some weedkillers containing glyphosate are safe for pets, it’s dried. Some people don’t want to use any weedkillers that contain glyphosate. Now, one option I often use is Golden Swan White Vinegar mixed with salt and a little washing-up liquid which I talked about in my pet safe weedkiller guide. However, to simplify things, I have also used this WeedKil Fast Acting Weed Killer, which is very effective because it’s a natural and organic weed killer. It doesn’t contain glyphosate so it’s safe around pets, wildlife and children once it’s dry, which takes about 20 minutes.

My two favourite professional-grade weedkillers are very effective – both contain 360ml/l glyphosate

FAST-ACTING

I’ve been involved in garden maintenance and worked at my family’s nursery for over 20 years. I’ve also had my chemicals spraying licence for as long which I need to spray weedkillers professionally. Now most professional-grade weedkillers are not available to the general public. However, there are a few that are just as strong and very effective that are still available. Finding the rightweedkillercan be a real trial and error process, but it doesn’t have to. I have done some testing and thoroughly reviewed the Rootblast super strength concentrate weed killer so you don’t have to! Rootblast Weed Killer Review (Should I Buy?) The 5L option offers up to 10 minutes of continuous spraying, making the weedkiller a good choice for treating large areas up to 150m2, which Roundup claims to be the longest spray action compared to other ready to use weed killers on the market. Even though this weedkiller has the same amount of glyphosate as Root Blast (360 g/l), the mixing ratio is higher at 24ml of concentrate per litre of water. Compare this to Rootblast which has a mixing ratio of 15ml per litre of water. Now both weedkillers work amazingly well. However, this Gallup works faster, usually killing weeds within a week, maybe two, whereas Rootblast can take up to 3 weeks to kill weeds. Weeds that grow on our driveways can be tough to control, but specialised herbicides can help eliminate them and prevent regrowth. We want to believe that this in-depth review has informed you enough about choosing the best weedkiller for drives and paths.